Rating:  - Will bring you to tears!
I checked this book out of the library on a whim one day and as I was reading it to my daughter, I couldn't even read a couple of the pages because I'm such a sentimental thing and started to bawl. I instantly went to Amazon to buy a copy for my daughter and two for baby gifts. A tad schlocky at times, but a wonderful gift for a new mom, who is probably so hormonal that she, too, will be moved to tears. Lovely pictures and a lovely book!
Rating: - Can't read this without crying
From reading other reviews, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. I received this as a baby gift. There is something very special about this book. The words are simple, only a few per page, but this is a book that has a lot of meaning hidden within. It tugs at my heart. I can't read it to my daughter (3 1/2), because I start crying every time. I do like to look at it myself, because it makes me think about being a granddaughter, daughter, mother, and (hopefully SOMEDAY)a grandmother. I think all new mothers would love this book, and I plan on buying this in the future for my friends that have baby girls.
Rating: - I don't even have children, but...
I don't have any children. Frankly, I'm newly married and only 22. But, I saw the cover in a store and thought it was a nice illustration. (I'm a graphic designer, so I sometimes buy things even if just for their packaging. It's a sickness.) I plan to have kids someday (zing!) so I didn't mind taking a peek inside.
I read the book, standing there in the aisle, cover to cover. I literally teared up and had to pause so people didn't think I was crazy. I don't normally get all emotional, let alone in stores...
I quickly noted the title and author to tell my sister-in-law that she should buy this book and read it for her (adopted) daughter.
The illustrations are lovely, and the text is short and sweet with an amazing pace that just touches your heart. As mentioned, it works for adopted children too, which was great for my family.
I would recommend this to anyone with kids, or for a baby shower gift. But, it is more centered around a mother to a daughter, so it probably doesn't read well for boys.
Rating: - makes me cry every time!
I had to buy this book when I read only a few pages of it. Not only did I buy it for my 1 year old but then for his grandmom and my best friend who just had a baby. Its a beautifully simple message that you want to teach your children and remind your parents about. Enjoy and buy many copies to give to your friends and family!
Rating: - In Tears by Page 5
I found this to be a very touching and moving book. My daughter is only 6 mos. old, but after reading the reviews, I really wanted to get my hands on this book... and I was not disappointed. I get really bored reading the predictable, repetitive baby books over and over, but this one is truly special and one in which I savor every page. Just like the flap on the book says, I immediately wanted to share it.
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